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32Gnu · 05-15-2011, 06:20 PM

Im ready to finish up a few things under my hood.. Im running a stock radiator (stock with an offset neck)in my 8ba 32...
Whats pressure cap should i run and what thermostats?
Thanks.... Tom

Karl Wolf · 05-15-2011, 09:34 PM

That'll depend on the radiator... With an original, I would keep it low, 3-4 lb... I've got an aftermarket in the A V-8, I run 16 lb... Karl

32Gnu · 05-16-2011, 06:50 AM

Radiator was reworked by Charlotte radiator, Any ideas on thermostats?

Thanks

19Fordy · 05-16-2011, 11:22 AM

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7 pounds is safe. 180 thermostats. I have an 8BA in my 40 with a Walker radiator and cap. No problems. I use double clamps on each hose connection to make sure the hoses don't come loose.

05-15-2011, 06:20 PM	#1
32Gnu Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 252	Cool thread Im ready to finish up a few things under my hood.. Im running a stock radiator (stock with an offset neck)in my 8ba 32... Whats pressure cap should i run and what thermostats? Thanks.... Tom

05-15-2011, 09:34 PM	#2
Karl Wolf Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mill Valley,Ca. Posts: 1,509	Re: Cool thread That'll depend on the radiator... With an original, I would keep it low, 3-4 lb... I've got an aftermarket in the A V-8, I run 16 lb... Karl

05-16-2011, 06:50 AM	#3
32Gnu Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 252	Re: Cool thread Radiator was reworked by Charlotte radiator, Any ideas on thermostats? Thanks

05-16-2011, 11:22 AM	#4
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,944	Re: Cool thread Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 7 pounds is safe. 180 thermostats. I have an 8BA in my 40 with a Walker radiator and cap. No problems. I use double clamps on each hose connection to make sure the hoses don't come loose. Last edited by 19Fordy; 05-16-2011 at 11:28 AM.